batonac
Member
Since Fabrik is so core to the way that many of us build Joomla sites, I'd like to see a dedicated Fabrik menu in the administration interface, saving time compared to navigating through the components menu.
I've found a workable solution for now:
This does create a nice workable solution for now. Any improvements on the code are welcome (I just slightly modified the fabrik component menu code). I'd love to see something like this integrated as a core fabrik feature.
I've found a workable solution for now:
- Create a new custom HTML module in the Administrator modules list.
- Name it 'Fabrik Menu', assign position 'Menu', turn 'Show Title' off.
- Paste this code into the custom output: (make sure to toggle editor to see HTML source)
Code:
<ul class="nav">
<li class="dropdown">
<a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">Fabrik</a>
<ul class="dropdown-menu">
<li>
<a class="menu-lists" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=lists">Lists</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-forms" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=forms">Forms</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-groups" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=groups">Groups</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-elements" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=elements">Elements</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-visualizations" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=visualizations">Visualizations</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-packages" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=packages">Packages</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-connections" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=connections">Connections</a></li>
<li>
<a class="menu-schedules" href="index.php?option=com_fabrik&view=crons">Schedule</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
This does create a nice workable solution for now. Any improvements on the code are welcome (I just slightly modified the fabrik component menu code). I'd love to see something like this integrated as a core fabrik feature.